Enclosure (2) to COMDTINST 5420.37A
The sponsoring office shall comply with all Federal requirements for
appointing SGEs.
Public members must complete and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure
Report (CFDR), OGE Form 450, at the time of their appointment and on an
annual basis. The appropriate Coast Guard legal office (Commandant (G-LGL)
for committees at CG Headquarters and district legal offices for committees at
the districts) shall act as the Intermediate Reviewer of CFDRs and determine
whether a conflict of interest exists. The Sponsor shall act as the Final
Reviewing Official and may waive the restrictions of section 208, Title 18,
United States Code by certifying in writing that the need for the individual's
services outweighs the potential for conflict of interest. The CG CMO shall
provide initial and annual ethics training for public members.
Federal Government Employees. Advisory committees are established to provide
the Federal government the benefit of perspectives, input, and advice
unavailable from its employees. Therefore, unless specifically required by a
committee's authorizing legislation or charter, Federal government employees
shall not be members of Coast Guard advisory committees. Federal
government employees from other Federal agencies may participate as
observers on Coast Guard advisory committees. A member of the Coast Guard
Auxiliary is not considered to be a Coast Guard employee unless under orders.
8.
Appointments. Unless otherwise provided for by statute or delegation, the
Secretary shall appoint committee members through recommendation by the
Commandant.
A notice of upcoming vacancies and request for applications shall be published in
the Federal Register. Requests for applications should also be published in all
appropriate industry and general interest publications.
The memorandum from the Commandant to the Secretary shall briefly explain each
candidate's qualifications and indicate whether the candidate is recommended
for reappointment or appointment. The memorandum from the Commandant
to the Secretary with recommended candidates are due to the Department
CMO through the CG CMO three months prior to term expiration dates. A
statement that CFDRs for candidates for public member have been reviewed
and no conflict of interest exists or that a waiver has been issued shall be
included for each candidate for public member. The CG CMO shall provide
separate guidance on the memorandum format and other information required
for appointment packages. Attachments to the memorandum should include,
but may not be limited to:
(4)
A biographical application form for each candidate;
(5)
An appointment letter to be signed by the Secretary which states:
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